A Prayer for My Boots

Oh wonderful Petrie's, with your impeccable styling, glove like fit, supportive stiff calf, supple window of softer leather on the inside of the leg, and oh so handy zipper..... can you please... please hold out until I can locate a new pair of them?

I know you've worked very hard... very very hard day in and day out both as barn boots and show boots. Every day, you've done a wonderful job keeping my leg in position, while looking ever so smart and fashionable. I'm aware that the threads on the zipper's are fraying to the point that the zipper won't grab all the teeth. I'm being as careful as I can be each time I put you on.

Unfortunately, it seems not a single brand new pair of you in that exact size exists anywhere in the United States. I desperately want to acquire a second pair so you can go to a repair person (reputable enough to handle such a fine pair of boots) to put in new zippers. With my clinic and show schedule I don't forsee a window where I can get by with *gasp* half-chaps. I know I cringe at the word too....

So, in the meantime as I work furiously on finding a sibling pair for you, please allow the zippers to work so that I may continue to be graced by wearing you as I ride.

Amen.....